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JAMES SAMUEL BROWN III M. D.
NPI 1336231489
Ophthalmology in Starkville, MS

Active since September 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 25D2065044 · Waiver
75.64/100
CMS Quality Rating
100 WALKER WAY, STARKVILLE, MS 39759(662) 320-6555(662) 320-6566 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About James Samuel Brown Iii M. D. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JAMES SAMUEL BROWN III M. D. (NPI 1336231489) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Starkville, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (16037) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 2, 2027, and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336231489
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES SAMUEL BROWN IIICredential: M. D.
Location Address100 WALKER WAYStarkville, MS 39759-6607
Mailing Address100 Walker WayStarkville, MS 39759-6607 · (662) 320-6555 · Fax (662) 320-6566
Phone(662) 320-6555
Fax(662) 320-6566
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateSeptember 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 3, 2023
NPPES CertifiedAugust 3, 2023
✔ NPI 1336231489 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 16037
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
100 WALKER WAY, Starkville, MS 39759
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00126317MS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Samuel Brown Iii M. D. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9436183910
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101019001126
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 25D2065044

James S Brown, III, MD, PLLC · Starkville, MS
Active · expires Sep 2, 2027
CLIA Number25D2065044
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 3, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 2, 2027
Laboratory DirectorJames S. Brown III
Laboratory Phone(662) 320-6555
Laboratory LocationJames S Brown, III, MD, PLLC100 Walker Way, Starkville, MS 39759
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 21

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
1,316 services1,066 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
616 services284 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
238 services110 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
234 services230 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
196 services196 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
184 services181 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39759 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$120.41 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$64.96 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $16.24 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75.64/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost18.82

Reported Quality Measures

Complications After Cataract Surgery
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%174 patients
Diabetes: Eye Exam
98%764 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
80%2,159 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Glaucoma Intraocular Pressure Reduction
89%1,157 patients
Overuse of Imaging for the Evaluation of Primary Headache
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%20 patients
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 2,274 patients
Patients totalRate: 0% · 2,274 patients
0%2,274 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Frames, purchases V2020
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
2 suppliers44 claims44 services$64.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Sphere, bifocal, plano to plus or minus 4.00d, per lens V2200
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
2 suppliers23 claims45 services$41.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Sphere, trifocal, plano to plus or minus 4.00d, per lens V2300
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
1 supplier11 claims22 services$55.06 avg. paid by Medicare
U-v lens, per lens V2755
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
2 suppliers46 claims91 services$14.20 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JAMES S. BROWN, III, M. D. PLLC
Ophthalmology
100 WALKER WAY
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Oktibbeha County (662) 320-6555
EYE & LASER CENTER OF STARKVILLE PLLC
Ophthalmology
100 WALKER WAY
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Oktibbeha County (662) 320-6555

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Brown is 1336231489. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 28, 2006.

Where is James Brown located?

James Brown practices at 100 Walker Way, Starkville, MS 39759. The listed phone number is (662) 320-6555.

What is James Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is James Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Brown is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Does James Brown hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 25D2065044) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 2, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does James Brown accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 8 other insurers list James Brown as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Brown was last updated on August 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.